2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (412 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |